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Towing device for an all-terrain vehicle

a technology for towing devices and vehicles, applied in the field of towing devices for all-terrain vehicles, can solve the problems of large and cumbersome, and expensive to obtain

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-05-28
BELCHER DAVID P +1
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The present invention is a towing device for towing an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) behind a vehicle. It includes a first support bar and a second support bar that cradle the rear wheels of the ATV, a first wheel and a first wheel axle connector, and a second wheel and a second wheel axle connector. The towing device also includes eye rings for securely attaching a strap to the ATV, an undercarriage bracket for supporting and securing the rear axle of the ATV, and a curved towing arm for lifting the front axle of the ATV off the ground surface. The technical effects of the invention include improved stability and security during towing, as well as improved maneuverability and comfort for the ATV during towing.

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Transporting all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) often requires large trailer assemblies, which can be large and cumbersome as well as expensive to obtain.

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[0012]Referring now to FIGS. 1-5, the present invention features a towing device 100 for towing an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) 105 behind an automobile or truck 101. The towing device 100 of the present invention can be easily disassembled and stored in a compact manner.

[0013]The towing device 100 comprises a first support bar 110 having a first end 111 and a second end 112, and a second support bar 120 having a first end 121 and a second end 122. The first support bar 110 and second support bar 120 are oriented generally parallel to each other and horizontally with respect to the ground surface. The support bars are for supporting or cradling the rear two wheels 108 of the ATV 105.

[0014]The first end 111 of the first support bar 110 and the first end 121 of the second support bar 120 are connected to a first wheel 131 via a first wheel axle connector. The first wheel axle connector comprises a first connecting bar 210 having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end 111 of ...

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Abstract

A towing device for towing an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) behind a vehicle featuring two parallel support bars for cradling rear wheels of the ATV; a first wheel connected to the first ends of the support bars via a first wheel axle connector and a second wheel connected to the second ends of the support bars via second wheel axle connector; eye rings disposed on the support bars adapted to receive ends of straps, the straps being for securing rear wheels of the ATV; an undercarriage bracket pivotally attached to the first support bar for supporting and securing the rear axle of the ATV; and a curved towing arm having a ball hitch tongue for connecting the towing arm to a hitch of the vehicle and two connecting brackets for engaging and securing a front axle of the ATV.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is directed to a device for towing an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) behind an automobile or truck, more particularly to an ATV towing device that can be easily compacted for storage.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Transporting all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) often requires large trailer assemblies, which can be large and cumbersome as well as expensive to obtain. The present invention features a towing device for an ATV. The device of the present invention is easy to use and can be compacted for storage purposes.[0003]Any feature or combination of features described herein are included within the scope of the present invention provided that the features included in any such combination are not mutually inconsistent as will be apparent from the context, this specification, and the knowledge of one of ordinary skill in the art. Additional advantages and aspects of the present invention are apparent in the following detailed description and cl...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B60P1/28
CPCB60P3/127
Inventor BELCHER, DAVID P.BELCHER, PAUL
Owner BELCHER DAVID P